2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ioniq Electric years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Ioniq Electric model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 43%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 6,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction batteryPark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Risk: An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly (BSA), and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and the interim action, with a letter mailed April 9, 2021. Final owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 200.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When approaching a turn, I let off the accelerator but the car didnât stop accelerating. Instead, it gently kept accelerating. I applied the brakes and the car started slowing down but not at the same rate I was applying brake pressure. Therefore I floored the brakes to try coming to a complete…
Refill Coolant warning light intermittently signals EV battery coolant problem. Hyundai dealer in Fort Wayne, IN, topped off coolant. Andrew service representative was informed of two YouTube videos explaining recall due to defective coolant ASC1 that crystalizes and/or becomes sludgy. Video…
the Hyundai ioniq 5 doesn't turn on its brake lights when you're using single-pedal driving, as shown in this youtube video: https://youtu.be/U0YW7x9U5TQ?t=97 these should be recalled because you can bring the vehicle to a complete stop without the brakes turning on
The regenerative brake system failed to operate as it normally does, and no indicator lights came on on the dashboard. This unexpected loss of braking force nearly caused me to hit the car in front of me. I had recently disengaged cruise control and was approaching a red light. I pressed my foot on…
This issue is easily repeatable, when braking if you hit a bump (pot hole, etc.) the braking power is greatly reduced & the brake pedal becomes almost impossible to push down to stop the car, making it very hard to stop even when not coming to an abrupt stop.
Other Hyundai Ioniq Electric years
← 2019 Ioniq Electric · 2021 Ioniq Electric →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ioniq Electric | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 Ioniq Electric | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 Ioniq Electric | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Ioniq Electric | 9 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ioniq Electric model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.